07 Sep 1922
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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1922
Page
1
An editorial argues that 25 percent of coal mines employ 60 percent of workers full time and could meet US needs, suggesting high coal prices stem from wage and hour policies. It contends miners push for full employment and higher pay via unions, with the public bearing costs for idle time. It calls for wage adjustments to avoid unemployment.
An editorial argues about a California shooting of a driver who fled officers mistaken for fugitives. It questions whether plain clothes officers lack proper authority, leading to dangerous confrontations, and contends officers should clearly display authority to avoid injustice.
The article argues that many small towns lack officers in uniform and that uniformed police command greater respect and deter crime. It asserts uniforms are as necessary in small towns as in large ones and that strangers would struggle to find officers in places without uniforms.
An editorial argues that jails punish offenders not reform them and that trusties granted outdoor freedoms undermine justice. It criticizes sheriffs who allow trustys outdoors, warning such practices endanger society and blur punishment with leniency.
The grand jury for the September term will not convene next Monday. County Attorney Munroe remains away with Sheriff Harris in Oregon awaiting the arrest of R. Dove charged with attempted murder in the Palm family case.
A man believed to be Russell Dove is held in Oregon on charges of attempted murder and robbery related to the Palm family assault near Fairfield. Sheriff Harris, County Attorney Munroe, and extradition efforts trace the motive to a large sum of money reportedly hidden at the Palm home. The Palm family, including Louis, his sister, and his 83 year old mother, were beaten and tied during the July 21 raid. investigators seek Dove's accomplices and a confession to reveal names.
National forests experiment with copper horseshoes to replace steel on mounts used in fire hazard areas. Angeles National forest officials link steel shoes on rocky terrain to spark fires, noting copper may reduce ignition risk. Trials began recently in Calaveras County California.
In the first twelve days of 1922 the United States reported 103 deaths from liquor poisoning. The figures underline the deadly risk of illicit alcohol during Prohibition era.
Iowa apple growers with surplus fruit should turn to cider and cider vinegar. Experts at Iowa State College in Ames urge using windfalls to produce sweet and hard cider through natural fermentation, then age in wooden kegs in cool storage. They note that hard cider ferments in four to five months and vinegar can be sped by adding mother of vinegar or yeast bacteria.
Walter McCay, the West Coast “human gopher,” descended Jonah No. 1 in Signal Hill to retrieve a master rotary bushing lost in the casing. The 110 foot lodge posed gas hazards as mud filled the 20 inch hole. McCay planned to hook the bushing with iron tongs to avert costly rig skidding or dynamite blasting.
The docket is closed for further filings for this term but three weeks remain busy with many minor cases. List of last week filings includes debts notes foreclosures divorces and equities among others in this term.
On Saturday September 2 the Stephenson family gathered at the John Stephenson home southwest of Richland for a reunion with a noon dinner and afternoon fruit treats. Numerous relatives from Packwood Fairfield Davenport Ollie and Libertyville attended and plans were made to make the event an annual affair with Mrs Edna Nelson and Mrs Ben Stephenson to arrange the next meeting.
A three ton silo was moved intact from one Ohio farm to another without damage. It was loaded onto a lumber wagon, hauled to the new site, rear wheels removed, and the silo set against the new foundation. A block and tackle lifted it upright onto the foundation for final adjustment.
An announcement states a German concern has marketed a product that renders wool immune to moths. The finish can be added by cleaners and dyers at a small extra cost. Wool fabrics can be treated by immersing in a cold solution and rinsing afterward.
The Forest Products Laboratory of the Forest Service has developed a crate capable of carrying 1,300 pound bombs in an aircraft.
George H. Sutton, a billiard expert without hands, will perform at the Elite billiard room on North Main Street. He will play 100 points or no count against local players, showcasing delicate cue work and listing notable runs and world records in balk-line and straight rail.
Mr. and Mrs. P. P. Cable of Coffeyville Kansas and Mrs. Ella Paden left Thursday for Winchester Illinois after an extended visit with Mrs. Will and Harry Grissom and other friends to visit Mrs. Paden's daughter Mrs. Warren Coultns and their brother T. M. Gardner of Macomb Illinois.
Mr and Mrs J M Barthelow celebrated their golden wedding with about sixty friends and relatives at their home five miles west of Birmingham on September 2. A bountiful dinner followed a large gift table as guests congratulated the couple while presenting a gold mounted letter holder and a French plate mirror. Families from Fairfield Douds Libertyville Ottumwa and Stanbery attended the event.
Capt Geoffrey Bruce and George Finch reached about 27 300 feet with oxygen on Mount Everest. Weather halted final June attempt as monsoon set in, but observers say the summit is within reach on the next expedition.
A simple self adjusting wrench grips pipes and nuts. It uses a fulcrum in one handle and a sliding lever in the opening to clamp between its jaws. An auxiliary fulcrum makes the tool adjustable to many sizes as described in Popular Mechanics Magazine.
Excessive heat forces early dismissal across city public schools this week as instructors say students cannot maintain proper attention in the heat.
A photograph captures a quilt made of madras gingham and calico by Miss Ella Wiley of Birmingham. The mosaic design uses one inch squares each formed from five fabric pieces, with the largest three fourths inch and the smallest one half inch. The piece demonstrates patient needlework and uniform stitches. Wiley worked on it for years during idle time while caring for her father.
A man named Fred Hansteen is jailed in Oregon City on Fairfield Iowa telegraphic instructions, suspected of being Russell Dove wanted for alleged attempted murder and robbery. He denies the crime, cites work in Hillsboro and Seattle, and production of Canadian naturalization papers.
Government census figures show Iowa farms had about 28.35 million fowls on Jan 1 1920 with hens producing an estimated 90 to 100 million dozen eggs yearly. Poultry value was $85 million in 1919 and $77 million in 1920, and the hen’s wealth surpassed combined value of major grains. Culling could lift egg output by at least 50 percent, boosting wealth by $25 to $40 million.
A German inventor develops an air-operated hand-pick suited for confined spaces where traditional picks cannot swing. The device uses compressed air to drive a compact head, enabling miners to work in tight tunnels and near walls with less effort and improved control.
The Tribune promises effective advertising for purebred stock sales and stresses timely placement. It urges sellers to act promptly and tie their ads to the Trib for best results, labeling it Iowa's Best Weekly.
Lyle Plesheck a 12 year old seventh grader from State Center topped thirty eight contestants to win the Iowa state spelling championship. Thorvald Peterson of Sulphur Springs took second while Peters ons calf club entry drew attention. Deputy state superintendent Cr Hemminger noted boys often excel in spelling.
Northwest berry growers devised a simple preservation method for fresh strawberries and other soft fruits. they packed ice with sugar in a ratio of one pound sugar to two pounds berries to create a safety valve for the market. casks of 500 pounds were used for packing.
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